Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Julia is definitely one of my favorite blogging bff's, and if you read her blog, I'm sure you agree. She is a fabulous photographer, witty, has a gorgeous home and two of the cutest kids ever.

Hey lovelies. I'm Julia and I'm so thrilled to be here on Eileen's blog this morning.

A creative day is on my short list of morning must-reads.

What a fun series, I'm so happy she asked me to participate.

Everyday Happy: House Edition

My living room.

Our current house is pretty small compared to our house in Pawleys so for better or for worse, this room is where it all goes down.

It's home base for me and the babes during the day and it's my designated spot for drinking wine and watching bravo in the evenings. I'm pretty minimalist in our bedrooms so it's the only room that is full of special items, photographs, and collected memories.

Everyday Happy: Closet Edition

I'm in love with my new j.crew bauble necklace I scored off ebay.

I can't wait to pair it with my favorite coral striped silk top for drinks with the girls this weekend.

Everyday Happy: Morning Edition

Okay, I'm not gonna lie. These sweet faces are literally what gets me out of bed in the morning.

But, like everyone else, coffee is what keeps me going in the morning.

I don't know how non-coffee drinkers do it.

I need my morning fix.

Everyday Happy: Relax edition

The water. It's my happy place.

Everyday Lust: Shopping Edition

A new kitchen.

Our is in desperate need of an overhaul and I spend hours daydreaming about transforming it into the heart of our home.

Everyday Lust: Pin Edition

This outfit. I'm obsessed. It's my perfect look.

This room. Perfection.

I look at like six times a day. Today it was at least eight times.

I keep trying to figure out how to make my room look like this.

Everyday Lust: Travel Edition

Confession: my only experience traveling abroad was a Spring Break trip the Bahamas.
Lame. I know.
I dream about Paris. The fashion, the food, the coffee and baguettes in quaint little cafes. The antique markets and art galleries.
Le Sigh.

Monday, May 28, 2012

I love a good girly novel to read while I'm soaking up the sun... and Baby Proof is on my Kindle today. I'm close to being finished and I need suggestions as to what to download next? I have heard so much about 50 Shades of Grey... have you read it?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

I was so blown away by all the entries for our monogram necklace giveaway, over 230! Thanks guys for being so awesome :-)
And congrats to lucky number 92 ( Taylor from Its the Little Things) for winning... aren't you all jealous?!
Thanks again to Eliza Jay Charm for sponsoring the giveaway, you guys rock!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

I want one of everything from Zhush.. Sue has curated a gorgeous shop that constantly makes me add everything to my wish list, and I'm so happy to have her over today! (And can we just talk about how awesome that bar room is?! Love it!)

Everyday Happy: House Edition

This sweet little corner of the room we call the "bar room" makes me so happy! Aside from the fact that this is where we store the booze...The light in this room is very serene, it took forever to get this room set up right, and now that we did it's one of my favorite spots in our house.

Everyday Happy: Closet Edition

These Tkees are making me very happy! I love everything about summer, this includes ditching my big ole' snow boots for light weight little flip flops. Given the choice, I'll always choose casual clothes over dressy, and jeans over dresses. I'll be wearing these every chance I get this summer.

Everyday Happy: Morning Edition

Not the most original answer, but coffee is it for me. I'm so grumpy in the morning, every morning...it's the only thing making me happy. I literally can't recall the last time I even attempted to start the day without it, I'm going to guess this was in college, but then, that shouldn't really count, because my days probably started around noon...

Everyday Happy: Relax edition

Any night that I can stay home and relax is a good one. The most relaxing evenings are either curled up on the couch with my kids watching The Middle and Modern Family, or after the kids have gone to bed, watching all my guilty pleasure reality shows...pretty much anything on Bravo.

Everyday Lust: Shopping Edition

These Zara pumps! They don't sell them anymore and now they just haunt me...I had the chance to buy them when they were available, and hemmed and hawed and now they are gone! Bring. These. BACK!

Everyday Lust: Pin Edition

Pinterest makes me so happy. Especially when I get to see design elements that are new to me. Like these fab lanterns , cool lucite hardware and that to die for stainless steel stove hood!

Everyday Read: Blog Edition

This one of course! There are so many, it's a bit nuts. My blog roll speaks volumes as to my never growing list of blogs I love. Also, discovering new-to-me blogs is the best, so in an effort not cop out on this one, two new-to-me blogs that I can't get enough of these days are Le Catch and The Daybook.

Monday, May 21, 2012

I love all my blogging friends, I really do. I'm constantly challenged by all your creativeness and you guys seem to know just the right thing to say when I'm having a bad day or just feel uninspired.

That's why I'm asking you, what are your favorite blogs that you turn turn to time and time again for inspiration? (And yes, it can be you!) I'm looking for more blogs to add to my google reader and want to know who pumps you up about life in general...

Friday, May 18, 2012

In the summer I like wearing something that requires no more thought than grabbing the first two items in my closet to throw over my bathing suit....so I sport athletic shorts and a v-neck more than I care to admit.

I'm always looking for something that gives me that easy look while still being pulled together and I love a navy striped tee with chambray shorts and my favorite neon studs that Mackenzie just blogged about...and those shoes. Yes pls. Definitely a better look then my v-neck :-)

Happy Friday Everyone... I'm off to paint my bedroom and overhaul my closet, so here's to getting organized!
Linking up with Friday's Fancies.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

I'm over at Gaby's Vault today participating in one of my all time favorite series... her "In My Makeup Bag" series. Head over here to check it out, and while you are at it... check out her gorgeous Etsy shop, its one of my all time favorites!

I have a serious girl crush on Gabrielle. Her blog is chock full of gorgeous images and witty text... and if it isn't already a daily read for you... she should be!

Hi everyone, Gabrielle from Savvy Home, really excited to be part of this lovely Everyday series. Let's have a look at what I'm loving these days...

Everyday Happy: House Edition

I just moved in, so there aren't many places in my house that look as they should yet, but I'm really looking forward to setting up this little room which will become my office and dressing room.

Everyday Happy: Closet Edition

My favorite "special" piece is this Dries Van Noten wrap sequin top picked up for a song at a consignment store! As for everyday items, my Jerome Dreyfuss leather jacket, Tara Jarmon shoes and J.Crew necklace are favorites. Paired with jeans and any top, it always looks great.

Everyday Happy: Morning Edition

I'm completely useless in the morning without coffee, and by coffee I mean latte. But my ideal morning includes a good read (paper, blogs, magazine), and a lovely healthy breakfast outside in the sun.

Everyday Happy: Relax edition

The beach (or any body of water) has a therapeutic effect on me and makes me completely relaxed. Whether I go for a run, swim or just go and watch the sunset, I feel all the problems of the world disappear at the beach.

I'm slightly obsessed with how good Kristen Stewart's hair looks in that photo. I'm also loving the pastels, soft stripes and grey grasscloth wallpaper in the photo on the right. I'm definitely keeping this color palette for a future project.

Everyday Lust: Travel Edition

It seems as though I'm not the only one, but my number one destination right now is Greece.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Every women needs a monogram necklace in their closet, and today the Etsy shop Eliza Jay Charms is giving away your choice of a vine or a circle monogram necklace in any color to one lucky winner!

Aren't they gorgeous? Lucky you :-)

Eliza Jay Charms are all handmade in North Carolina, and their website says that "we believe that everything is better monogrammed and personalized" and I have to agree! They offer a lot of custom options and lots of fun colors including ivory, turquoise and yellow. I would have a hard time choosing between the tortoise shell or the blue but visit the shop to check all the colors out! (Don't you think these would make such great bridesmaid's gifts?)

Friday, May 11, 2012

This is my standard working girl outfit during the summer. Easy silk tee, high waisted skirt and gladiators, simple and easy. I have probably about 20 versions of this outfit in my closet and pull it out on an everyday basis.

Do you have an outfit that you go to again and again? I'm really curious to see what you lovers wear, whether it be a girly dress or skinny jeans and a blazer... hit me up!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

I loved Liz's post last week about defining her personal style.. did you see it? It really challenged me to think about how I would define my personal style and also made me see some trends in my wardrobe... like how I always wear aviators and easy layers and have messy hair.